A two page reading comprehension on the historic event that is the origin of the British holiday, Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night. Includes: short answer and multiple choice questions, a writing prompt, vocabulary list of related words, plus three abctool activities with vocabulary words.

Use this 'Comprehension: World Capital - London (elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: World Capital - London (elem)'. A two page text of an overview of modern London and its history, plus a spotlight of the city's unique transportation system. Includes a set of multiple choice and short answer questions.

A 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Streetcars and Trams" is a non-fiction informational article. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.

A two page account of the heroic ride of Sybil Ludington during the Revolutionary War, with multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and an illustration for coloring. Also, see abcteach's Sybil Ludington vocabulary activity set.

Use this 'Biography: Stephen Hawking (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: Stephen Hawking (elem/upper elem)'. A two page biography of internationally respected physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, with multiple choice and short answer question sets.

Use this 'Comprehension: World War II; The Countries Involved (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: World War II; The Countries Involved (elem/upper elem)'. A two page reading text on the how the countries participating in WWII became involved. Includes a set of multiple choice and a set of short answer questions.

A two page reading comprehension article about the 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William of Wales. Includes short answer questions, vocabulary list, a word search puzzle in shape of a castle and missing letter activity decorated with the flags of the UK and Wales.

In this creative unit, Katie gets a postcard from a pen pal in nearly every South American country. Each postcard contains a few facts about the country. This unit can be used in a variety of fun ways to introduce South America. Review questions include map labeling, comprehension questions, creative writing, and more.

Use this 'Comprehension: World War II-Costs (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: World War II-Costs (elem/upper elem)'. Two pages of text explaining the costs of World War II. Part of abcteach's series of the history of World War II. Unit includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions.

Use this 'Comprehension: World War II - Consequences (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: World War II - Consequences (elem/upper elem)'. A three page text describing the world wide political, social, economic, and technological changes resulting from World War II. This final unit in a three part series on the history of WWII, includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions.

On June 19th, 1865, the last of the slaves were freed in Texas. Juneteenth is still celebrated today. Learn more about the day with this fact-filled nonfiction reading comprehension selection. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses..

Use this 'Comprehension: World War I Ending & Consequences (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: World War I Ending & Consequences (elem/upper elem)'. A two page reading text on the conclusion of World War I, the final unit in a four part series on the history of the war. Includes pages of multiple choice and short answer questions.

A 1 page reading comprehension selection, "Helicopters" is a non-fiction informational article. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses. One of a series on modes of transportation.

This Early Reader: Composting is Fun (color) (primary) clipart is great to illustrate your teaching materials. As an abcteach member you have unlimited access to our 22,000+ clipart illustrations and can use them for commercial use. This Early Reader: Composting is Fun (color) (primary) clipart is provided in jpeg format.

A set of vocabulary building tools and activities of words related to the Scientific Method. Includes word list, spelling practice or definition worksheet, word search in the shape of a microscope and a word unscramble.

A one page explanation of where we find science and an introduction to the abcteach series that looks at where we find science through sets of experiments. Includes vocabulary list and comprehension questions.

Terrance is frightened. A hurricane is headed directly towards him! Students can learn about this weather phenomenon along with Terrance in this fact-filled story, and then review their knowledge with comprehension questions.

A one page nonfiction reading comprehension selection is an introduction to horses. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions, 4 questions that require brief written responses, a short writing prompt, and an additional page for coloring.

This one page reading comprehension on the Pacific Ocean is part of the Oceans of the World series. Includes a labeled b/w world map; multiple choice, short answer and map skill questions; and answer key.

Use this 'Color and Read: World Landmark - Big Ben (primary/elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Color and Read: World Landmark - Big Ben (primary/elem)'. An easy one page article about this historic landmark includes an illustration for coloring and is followed by 3 questions that require brief written responses.

Use this 'Comprehension: Southern Ocean (elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: Southern Ocean (elem)'. A two page reading comprehension regarding the formation of the Southern Ocean, part of abcteach's series on world oceans. Unit includes a set of short answer and a set of multiple choice questions, plus a spelling list, crossword puzzle, word search and word unscramble.

One page numbered text explains how a tornado forms, part of abcteach's primary investigative series, "How, What, Why?" Includes three questions and both a primary and an elementary level spelling list.

Use this 'Comprehension: Heart Health (elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: Heart Health (elem)'. A one page discussion of ways to keep hearts healthy, with multiple choice and short answer questions, plus a crossword puzzle and a word search.

Two fact-filled and easy-to-understand reading comprehensions, explaining and defining light. Our light units are available at four different levels, with increasingly advanced vocabulary and concepts.

Use this 'Biography: Gutenberg (upper elementary)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: Gutenberg (upper elementary)'. This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice!

Three reading comprehensions (Your Respiratory System, Diseases of the Respiratory System, Take Care of your Respiratory System) clearly and simply explain how the respiratory system works and how to keep it working.

This Early Reader: Composting is Fun (b/w) (primary) clipart is great to illustrate your teaching materials. As an abcteach member you have unlimited access to our 22,000+ clipart illustrations and can use them for commercial use. This Early Reader: Composting is Fun (b/w) (primary) clipart is provided in jpeg format.

Two page reading comprehension on how to plant and care for a vegetable garden with reading comp, discussion, short response-functional text questions, and vocabulary word search. Use with Healthy Gardeners Club forms.

This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade informational text; Key ideas and Details. The emphasis is on key details and questioning. Students are to ask who, what, where, when why and how questions. Students are also asked to link important steps, events or ideas from the text and to compare/contrast them. Common Core: ELA: RI.2.1-3

A one page realistic fiction reading comprehension piece about boats is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses. One of a series on modes of transportation.

Use this 'Biography: LeBron James (elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Biography: LeBron James (elem)'. A two page biography of U.S. Olympic and NBA athlete LeBron James. Includes a set of multiple choice and a set of short answer questions.

This biography of the first person to photograph single snow crystals works well in conjunction with science lessons or as a "stand alone" reading comprehension.
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The abcteach comprehensions for U.S. symbols (the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the Flag, and the Great Seal), including thoughtful writing prompts, are gathered into one easy download.

Use this 'Fiction: A Sweet Adventure (upper elem/ middle)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Fiction: A Sweet Adventure (upper elem/ middle)'. A child is transported into a candy world, having fun...and getting homesick. This reading comprehension captures student imaginations. The lesson continues with vocabulary development, parts of speech work, and more.

Use this 'Comprehension: Gingerbread People (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: Gingerbread People (elem/upper elem)'. Practice reading and understanding a recipe.

Use this 'Comprehension: The Toucan (elementary)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Comprehension: The Toucan (elementary)'. This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. Toucan facts and great testing practice!